Get ready, college football fans, because the kickoff time and TV assignment for Alabama’s clash with Mississippi State on Saturday, Oct. 3, are locked in! The Crimson Tide is heading to Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi, for what’s sure to be a wild game, with an 11 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. start on either ABC or SEC Network. You just know this one’s going to be a must-watch, no matter which channel it lands on.
That Streak is WILD
This isn’t just any game, folks; this one carries some serious history. Alabama is rolling into Starkville with an absolutely insane 16-game win streak against the Bulldogs. Sixteen! Can you believe it? The last time Alabama actually fell to Mississippi State was way back in 2007, also in Starkville. That’s a long time to be on top, and you know MSU is itching to break that. On top of that, this matchup is a big deal for another reason: it’s the first time Alabama will face the Bulldogs as a permanent SEC opponent over the next four seasons. This isn’t just about another win; it’s about setting the tone for a whole new chapter in this rivalry. The stakes are definitely getting cranked up.
What’s Next for the Tide
Before they even think about that Mississippi State game, the Tide has a couple of huge matchups to deal with. First up, this Saturday, Sept. 19, Alabama is hosting Florida State for a 2:30 p.m. showdown airing on ABC. That’s a massive test right there! Then, on Saturday, Sept. 26, they’ll be back at home to face South Carolina at 6 p.m., with that game on ESPN. The Tide has been looking absolutely dominant so far this season, crushing East Carolina 48-10 on Sept. 5, then following it up with a 45-17 win over Kentucky on Sept. 12. They’re on a roll, no doubt about it.
After the Florida State and South Carolina games, the path to Starkville on Oct. 3 is clear, and the rest of Alabama’s 2026 schedule is absolutely stacked:
- Sept. 5: Alabama 48, East Carolina 10
- Sept. 12: Alabama 45, Kentucky 17
- Sept. 19: Alabama vs. Florida State; 2:30 p.m., ABC
- Sept. 26: Alabama vs. South Carolina; 6 p.m., ESPN
- Oct. 3: Alabama at Mississippi State; 11 a.m. or 11:45 a.m., ABC or SEC Network
- Oct. 10: Alabama vs. Georgia
- Oct. 17: Alabama at Tennessee
- Oct. 24: Alabama vs. Texas A&M
- Nov. 7: Alabama at LSU
- Nov. 14: Alabama at Vanderbilt
- Nov. 21: Alabama vs. Chattanooga
- Nov. 28: Alabama vs. Auburn
With that kind of schedule, every game is huge, but you know that Mississippi State game is going to have some extra fire. Can they keep that incredible streak alive against a permanent SEC foe? We’re all going to be glued to our screens to find out!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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